Cromwell Hospital

Amy Oddi, Theatre Recovery Nurse, shares with us what a day in her life is like and some her favourite aspects of working at Cromwell Hospital. #TheatreRecoveryNurse #WorkCulture #DayInTheLife

The Acute Admissions Unit at Cromwell Hospital provides fast, frictionless access for acutely unwell patients to be assessed and admitted to a dedicated secondary care centre. Operating 24/7, our service provides access for clinicians to refer both UK-based and international patients age 18 and over into a consultant-led service. Led by a Consultant Acute Physician with support from a dedicated onsite multidisciplinary team, our Acute Admissions Unit has immediate access to consultant-led specialties, including cardiology, orthopaedics, general surgery, and gynaecology to support a seamless patient journey. Once assessed, our integrated service will ensure your patient's care is managed by the most appropriate specialist consultant team, all under one roof at Cromwell Hospital. Find out more about the service and how to refer a patient: bit.ly/3Farux6 #AcuteAdmissionsUnit

High blood pressure is the most common cause of heart and circulatory diseases, including heart attacks or strokes. Medically known as hypertension, high blood pressure means that your blood pressure is permanently too high, putting the blood vessels, heart, and other organs, including the brain, kidneys, and eyes, under additional stress. Find out more about hypertension: bit.ly/3Z0g5Lj (Figures taken from the British Heart Foundation UK factsheet, January 2024)

Mr Amyn Haji, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, discusses what polyps are and how the introduction of the 1500 series scopes at Cromwell Hospital has helped to improve the patient journey. Find out more: bit.ly/3XkOH9B #Polyps #EndoscopicSurgery #EndoscopicScopes 

Join us in congratulating Cynthia Ennevor, Deputy Matron, as this month's Healthcare Hero. Cynthia has been recognised for going the extra mile for patients, with colleagues describing her as brilliant and very caring. We appreciate all your hard work Cynthia! #HealthcareHero #StaffAppreciation

Womb cancer is the most common type of gynaecological cancer. It develops in the uterus, which is the medical name for the womb. This is why you may also see it referred to as ‘uterine cancer’. The most common symptom of womb cancer is abnormal bleeding from the vagina, which includes bleeding after the menopause, heavy or persistent bleeding between periods, or abnormal vaginal discharge – particularly if it’s pink in colour. Other symptoms of womb cancer can include blood in the urine (haematuria) with either accompanying anaemia, high platelet count (thrombocytosis), or high blood sugar levels. As well as stomach pain, bloating, a lump or swelling in the stomach or pelvis, pain in the lower back or pelvis, or pain during sex, a change in bowel or bladder habits, or a new, unexplained cough. Find out more about womb cancer in our blog by Professor Jay Chatterjee, Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon: bit.ly/4fUOotv #WombCancer

Meet Dr James Wilson, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Cromwell Hospital. Mr Wilson has clinical interests in lung and skin cancer treatment, metastatic cancer and stereotactic radiotherapy. He brings a wealth of experience to his role, having trained at some of the world's leading cancer centres. Find out more: bit.ly/3WVJgN2 #LungCancer #SkinCancer #Oncology #MeetTheConsultant

At Basinghall Clinic, we offer rapid access to radiology services for peace of mind. Our services include MRI, mammography, and a walk-in X-ray service. Our MRIs can be performed within 24 hours. Find out more: bit.ly/4boKdmX

Mr Nikhil Pawa, is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon at Cromwell Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, Mr Pawa is highly skilled in numerous surgical procedures. His special interest lies in the management of bowel cancer, diverticular disease and other colorectal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), rectal bleeding, haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula and minimally invasive management of pilonidal disease (EPSIT procedure). Find out more: bit.ly/3YRenMj

Surgery is not always the most appropriate method of treatment for lung cancer; radiotherapy is a non-invasive option that can provide a cure for early-stage cancer. There are several advanced, non-surgical treatments available that can prove effective in curing or controlling lung cancer, while avoiding the need for invasive surgery. Dr James Wilson, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Cromwell Hospital, shares more information on how radiotherapy can support lung cancer patients: bit.ly/4cwVsJy #LungCancer